FREE Quality Control Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the main goal of quality control in a dialysis facility?

Accepted Answer

Ensure safety and effectiveness

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Increase patient load

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Reduce staff workload

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Shorten treatment times

Question 2

Which parameter is commonly monitored for water quality in dialysis?

Accepted Answer

Conductivity

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Color

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Odor

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Bubbles

Question 3

How frequently should dialysate conductivity be checked?

Accepted Answer

Before each treatment

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Once weekly

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At the beginning of each shift

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Only if a problem occurs

Question 4

What should be done if the machine fails the alarm test?

Accepted Answer

Tag and remove from service

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Ignore and continue

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Reboot the machine

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Ask the patient to wait

Question 5

What is the acceptable range for dialysate pH in most dialysis settings?

Accepted Answer

6.9 – 7.6

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4.5 – 5.0

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8.0 – 9.0

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7.5 – 8.5

Question 6

Why are bacterial and endotoxin tests performed on product water?

Accepted Answer

To detect contamination

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To reduce chlorine

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To check taste

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To monitor volume

Question 7

Which action is part of proper documentation for quality assurance?

Accepted Answer

Record all test results promptly

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Only document issues

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Use pencil for corrections

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Wait until end of shift

Question 8

What is the role of the medical director in dialysis quality control?

Accepted Answer

Oversee clinical compliance

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Handle billing

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Supervise patient diets

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Manage transportation

Question 9

What should be the response if a water quality alert occurs?

Accepted Answer

Switch to backup RO system

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Continue treatment and monitor

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Ignore and log the event

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Lower blood flow rate